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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2389-001: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1971-1975
- Accession No. 2389-002: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation bulletins, 1944-1945
- Accession No. 2389-003: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation programs, 1917-1978
- Accession No. 2389-004: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1975-1983
- Accession No. 2389-005: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1929-1984
- Accession No. 2389-006: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1984-1989
- Accession No. 2389-007: Sephardic Bikur Holim Records, 1921-2014
- Accession No. 2389-008: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1981-2016
- Accession No. 2389-009: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1982-2016
- Names and Subjects
Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1917-2016
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records
- Dates
- 1917-2016 (inclusive)19172016
- Quantity
- 6.86 cubic feet (12 boxes and 2 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- 2389
- Summary
- Microfilm, bulletins, programs, Newsletters, general mailings, correspondence, board minutes, tax records and ephemera
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Established in 1914 by Levantine Jews from western Turkey. The Congregation is proud to preserve the customs, language (Ladino) and foods of their heritage. Rabbi Shlomo Azose was the first Rabbi, followed on his death by his brother Isaac Azose. In 1924 the membership brought Rabbi Abraham Maimon from Turkey to serve as spiritual leader to the community. The Community was without an established Rabbi from the time of Rabbi A. Maimon’s death in 1931 until 1944, when his son, Rabbi Solomon Maimon returned from Yeshiva University in New York to fill his father’s role. Rabbi Maimon is believed to be the first Sephardic Rabbi ordained in America. He served the Congregation for 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was succeeded by Rabbi Simon Benzaquen of Venezuela.
The Congregation occupied synagogue buildings at 13th Avenue and Washington until 1929; at 20th Avenue and East Fir Street, until 1965 and in Seward Park (52nd Avenue South and Morgan Street) beginning in the fall of 1965.
In early 1970 a newsletter called LaBoz was first issued. Over the years, the look and content of LaBoz has evolved over the more than 33 years that it has been published. The size has increased from about 6-8 pages to 16 pages.
In February 2014, Rabbi Ben Hassan was welcomed to begin a new era in the Community.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Newsletters, mailings, programs and flyers, event programs, and other materials. Includes some miscellaneous items related to members.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 9 accessions.
- Accession No. 2389-001, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1971-1975
- Accession No. 2389-002, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation bulletins, 1944-1945
- Accession No. 2389-003, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation programs, 1917-1978
- Accession No. 2389-004, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1975-1983
- Accession No. 2389-005, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1929-1984
- Accession No. 2389-006, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1984-1989
- Accession No. 2389-007, Sephardic Bikur Holim Records, 1921-2014
- Accession No. 2389-008, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1981-2016
- Accession No. 2389-009, Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1982-2016
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2389-001: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1971-1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: Microfilm of "La Boz" (monthly newsletter, unnumbered).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Loaned for microfilming by Sephardic Bikur Holim Seattle, 1/1/1975.
Accession No. 2389-002: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation bulletins, 1944-1945Return to Top
Scope and Content: Bulletins.
Consists of v. 1, no. 1 - no. 4. Probably no more issued.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Rebecca Moshcatel, 7/5/1978.
Accession No. 2389-003: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation programs, 1917-1978Return to Top
Scope and Content: Solomon Maimon inauguration program, 1945; groundbreaking for social hall program, 1978; receipt, 1917.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by F. Roberts and L. De Jean, 8/1/1978.
Accession No. 2389-004: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1975-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletter, general mailings, ephemera.
Nearly complete run of "La Boz," the congregation's newsletter, from Feb. 1975 to end of December 1983. Missing issues are Aug. 1977; May, June, July 1978; Sept. 1980.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Current Mailings, 3/11/1984.
Accession No. 2389-005: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1929-1984Return to Top
Scope and Content: 70th anniversary history, 1914-1984; membership directory, 1972; photocopied articles of incorporation, August 1929.
"The First Seventy Years of the Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation 1914-1984" by Isaac Maimon.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Meta Buttnick, 1/1/1984.
Accession No. 2389-006: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1984-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletters, mailings and flyers.
Complete run of "La Boz" from January 1984 through October 1989, except for the April 1985 issue which was missing at time of accessioning.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Accession No. 2389-007: Sephardic Bikur Holim Records, 1921-2014Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, Board Minutes, Property Tax records, Sephardic Camp, Ladies Auxilliary programs, Gala dinners, Special Tributes, Histories.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights not transferred
Acquisition Info: Diana Black, Office Manager--9/1/2005
Additions in 2010, 2014
Processing Info: Unprocessed--random organization
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2389-007 |
Restrictions on Access:
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Minutes |
1960-1981 | ||
Sephardic Camp |
1976-1979 | ||
Rabbi Simon Benzaquen Tribute |
2000 | ||
| 2 | 2389-007 | ||
Miscellaneous records from 1950's and
1960's |
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Rabbi Maimon Tribute |
1986 | ||
95th Anniversary |
2009 | ||
Sephardic Camp Dinner Honoring Rabbi
Maimon |
2014 | ||
| 3 | 2389-007 | Correspondence |
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General Correspondence |
1987-1990 | ||
R. Benzaquen |
1985-1990 | ||
R. Maimon |
1987-1990 | ||
Correspondence of Presidents
General Notes:
Sol Halfon, David Balint, Jerry Adatto, Ralph Maimon, Morris
Babani, David Azose, Alan Scharhon, Al Maimon.
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| 3 | 2389-007 | Board Minutes
Scope and Content:
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1980-1993 |
| 4 | 2389-007 | ||
Correspondence |
1957-1962 | ||
Board Minutes |
1952-1953, 1967-1979 | ||
Ladies Auxiliary
General Notes:
Bazaar, Rummage Sale, Luau
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1971-1974 | ||
Northwest Yeshiva Highschool |
2002 | ||
70th Anniversary |
1984 | ||
Hebrew Academy--25 Years |
1973 | ||
Gala Dinners |
1994, 2001 | ||
Isaac Maimon History of Sephardic Bikur
Holim |
1984 | ||
| 5 | 2389-007 | ||
Correspondence |
1936-1954, 1974-1975. | ||
Junior Sephardic League |
1948-1949 | ||
Property Tax Records |
1921-1965 | ||
Photographs |
undated | ||
Accession No. 2389-008: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1981-2016Return to Top
Scope and Content: La Boz newsletter, 1998-2016; miscellaneous programs and flyers, 1981-1997; 80th anniversary dinner journal, 1994.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Collected by the Washington State Jewish Archives.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2389-008 | La Boz newsletters |
1996-2008 |
| 2 | 2389-008 | La Boz newsletters; programs and flyers; 80th
anniversary dinner journal |
1981-2016 |
Accession No. 2389-009: Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation records, 1982-2016Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletter, event programs, and related event material created by the Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation. Some miscellaneous items are related to its members.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Acquisition Info: Source: Susan Pass, January 2019
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 2389-009 | Anniversary Dinners |
1984, 1994, 2009 |
| 1/2 | 2389-009 | Testimonial Dinners and Ladies Auxiliary
Dinners |
1982-1986 |
| 1/3 | 2389-009 | Annual and Camp Dinners |
2014, 2016 |
| 1/4 | 2389-009 | La Boz Newsletter |
June 1994 |
| 1/5 | 2389-009 | Congregation Members- Miscellaneous
Scope and Content:
Includes wedding anniversary program for Malka and Jack Adatto,
a newspaper article with photo about Sephardic Bikur Holim members, and a
history of the 24th Avenue Marked (undated).
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1992-1993 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Sephardim--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Synagogues--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)--Membership
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington) (host institution)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
